Candace Pate
Helena,AL
Summary
Compassionate Infusion Nurse known for high productivity and efficient completion of tasks. Skilled in administering intravenous medications, patient education, and monitoring for adverse reactions. Excel in communication, empathy, and problem-solving to ensure optimal patient care and support.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
IV Infusion Nurse
Drip Suites
Vestavia, AL
03.2025 - Current
- Administered intravenous medications and fluids to patients according to physician orders.
- Contributed expertise in developing protocols related to safe delivery of infusion therapy services.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members regarding care plans for patients receiving IV therapies.
- Utilized different items and methods, including gentle music and soft lighting in infusion room to promote kinder, less stressful atmosphere for patients.
- Provided patient education on the use of IV therapy and potential side effects.
- Ensured proper infection control practices were followed throughout the entire infusion process.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Documented data such as types of solution used, amount administered, rate of administration, duration of treatment, and other relevant information into electronic medical record systems.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Monitored patient vital signs, hydration levels, and infusion sites for any adverse reactions or complications.
Student Nurse/Preceptorship | Med Surg
Shelby Baptist Medical Center
01.2023 - 07.2024
Student Nurse | MICU
Shelby Baptist Medical Center
01.2024 - 04.2024
Server/Front of House
Champy’s
03.2022 - 01.2024
- Responsible for greeting and seating customers, answering the phone, taking food orders, customer service, maintaining clean work environment, helping other teammates during rush-hour, training new hires, promotion of sales and processing payments
Student Nurse | Cardiac Step-Down Unit
St. Vincents East
08.2023 - 12.2023
Veterinary Technician/Surgery
Montevallo Animal Clinic
03.2003 - 01.2018
- Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the clinic including: answering client questions in person, over the phone, and via email, as well as, contacting clients with updates related to pet needs, making initial cost v
- Long term benefit cases to clients, prepping animals for surgery, starting IVs, placing ET tubes, administering medications, manipulating IV pumps and isoflurane, obtaining and running diagnostics and presurgical bloodwork, explaining step by step procedures for surgery, and the benefits and risks associated with each procedure; cleaning and sterilization of surgical instruments, informing clients as to the importance of vaccines, surgeries, and other procedures; assisting clients in making decisions about which medications or procedures are best for their pet, given their family’s current financial situation; maintaining familiarity with, and continually expanding current knowledge of, existing and upcoming medications, vaccinations, and other preventative measures; training new staff members to ensure continued client satisfaction and confidence in the staff, ultimately guaranteeing the long term success of the practice; providing information to veterinary staff to help in making the best decisions related to the purchase of medications, equipment, etc
Student Nurse
Children’s Hospital
06.2024
Student Nurse | Labor & Delivery, NICU
Brookwood Baptist Medical Center
02.2024
Student Nurse | Surgery/OR
UAB Highlands
09.2023
Student Nurse | Urgent Care
Cooper Green
08.2023
Education
Associate’s degree - nursing
Jefferson State Community College
Birmingham, AL08.2024
Skills
- BLS/CPR Certified
- CDP: EMRA and HERO Certification
- Adult and Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training Certification
- Clinical Judgement
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Intravenous therapy
- Medication administration
- Electronic medical records
References
- Titos Abad, RN, 205.317.9783
- Toshia Milam, NP, 205.217.0040
- Thad Bamberg, DVM, 205.928.1438
- Ashley Ward, DVM, 334.300.2010
Timeline
IV Infusion Nurse
Drip Suites
03.2025 - Current
Student Nurse
Children’s Hospital
06.2024
Student Nurse | Labor & Delivery, NICU
Brookwood Baptist Medical Center
02.2024
Student Nurse | MICU
Shelby Baptist Medical Center
01.2024 - 04.2024
Student Nurse | Surgery/OR
UAB Highlands
09.2023
Student Nurse | Cardiac Step-Down Unit
St. Vincents East
08.2023 - 12.2023
Student Nurse | Urgent Care
Cooper Green
08.2023
Student Nurse/Preceptorship | Med Surg
Shelby Baptist Medical Center
01.2023 - 07.2024
Server/Front of House
Champy’s
03.2022 - 01.2024
Veterinary Technician/Surgery
Montevallo Animal Clinic
03.2003 - 01.2018
Associate’s degree - nursing
Jefferson State Community College
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